Supply of 110V/120AH Capacity Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries

Supply to be made as per the tender specification/Condition

Item is reserved to be procured from RCF approved sources only. Railway reserves the right to place entire or bulk quantity order on RCF approved sources. As per UVAM ID NO:2400048001.

Ambiguous offers like (1) Unbranded items (2) make/brand as NA as per similar, (3) Not adhering to tender specification (4) Unclear makes, brands etc. will be summarily rejected without any correspondence.

Price Variation Clause PVC FORMULA: The basic price of battery is based on M/s Hindustan Zinc Ltd.'s ex Chanderiya Lead Zinc smelter price for lead purity 99.99% in its price circular prevailing on the 1st day of the month of closing of tender The basic price will be subject to variation as follows: For every increase/decrease of Rs.100.00 in M/s. HZL's ex-Chanderiya Lead Zinc Smelter base price of Lead purity 99.99%, the basic price of VRLA type 120 AH capacity batteries will vary upward/downward as Rs.34.20 per set (exclusive of all statutory duties taxes).The basic price of M/s HZL Lead purity 99.99% (ex- Chanderiya smelter) in its price circular prevalent one month (i.e.,30 days) prior to date of inspection call for offering the battery set for inspection will be considered for computing the PVC. In case of consignee inspection, the date of dispatch will be treated as date of inspection call offer for the purpose of price variation calculation for payment purpose. NOTE 1: The date of dispatch will be treated as the date of inspection call offer for the purpose of price variation in case of inspection waiver. NOTE 2: For the purpose of computing aforesaid PVC, the basic price of Lead purity 99.99% (ex Chanderiya smelter) shall be taken into account without referring to any discounts mentioned in the HZL price circular. NOTE 3: In case of extension of delivery date with LD and DC, two calculations will be done to calculate PVC price. 1) Taking contractual Delivery Date and 2) As per actual Delivery Date. The lowest price among the two will be considered as the price of battery. No change in PVC will be permitted. Any offer differ from PVC in this tender will not considered.

[a] Please indicate whether you are registered with any of the following Micro & Small Enterprises (MSE) agencies : District industries Centre[s,KVIC, KVIB, Coir Board, NSIC, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom or any other body specified by Ministry of MSME.[Name the agency clearly]. If yes, then for availing benefits under MSME Act, should upload valid documents maintained under MSME Act such as NSIC Certificate etc duly marking the tendered item in the certificate. Otherwise, claim for benefits under MSME Act may not be entertained and also indicate whether the Enterprise is owned by SC/ST/Woman. Please upload support of this. [b] If you are not a MSE or a consortia of MSEs formed by NSIC, please indicate percentage of sub contracts in execution of this tender that will be from Micro and Small Enterprises. [in percent of order value] with further breakup of MSE owned by SC/ST[Information will be provided in percentage terms with 6 fields; Micro owned by SC, ST, Others and Small Industries owned by SC, ST and Others]. Please refer para 15.0 Part B of tender conditions.

HSN CODE [a] All the bidders/tenderers should ensure that they are GST compliant and their quoted tax structure/rates are as per the GST Law. Firms must indicate its GST registration number along with their offer. [b] In case the successful tenderer is not liable to be registered under CGST/IGST/UTGST/SGST Act, The Railway shall deduct the applicable GST from his/their bills under Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) anddeposit the same to the concerned tax authority. [c] The firm should indicate the tariff code (HSN Code) for claiming GST for the tendered item. [d] The offer shall be evaluated based on the GST rate as quoted by each bidder and same will be used for determining the inter-se ranking. While submitting offer, it shall be the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that they quote correct GST rate and HSN number. [e] It shall be the responsibility of the bidders to quote correct HSN number and corresponding GST rate. The Purchaser shall not be responsible for any misclassification of HSN number or incorrect GST rate, if quoted by the bidder. [f] Wherever, the successful bidder invoices the goods at GST rate or HSN number which is different from that incorporated in the Purchase order, payment shall be made as per GST rate which is lower of the GST rate incorporated in the Purchase order or billed. [g] Vendor is informed that she/he would be required to adjust her/his basic price to the extent required by higher tax bill as per invoice to match the All inclusive Price as mentioned in the Purchase order. [h] Any amendment to GST rate or HSN number in the contract shall be as per the contractual conditions and statutory amendments in the quoted GST rate and HSN number, under SVC.

Railway is not bound to accept/Cancel the lowest or any tender or assign any reason for doing so and Railway reserves the right to accept/Cancel any tender in respect of the Whole or any portion of the items specified in the Schedule annexed (a or Tender Schedule) and the contractor shall be required to supply the same at the rate quoted

Please enter the percentage of local content in the material being offered. Please enter 0 for fully imported items, and 100 for fully indigenous items. The definition and calculation of local content shall be in accordance with the Make in India policy as incorporated in the tender conditions.

DELIVERY TERMS: F.O.R. DESTINATION BY ROAD AT CONSIGNEE END.

The Guarantee/Warranty of the item mentioned in the tender is only indicative, the actual Guarantee/Warranty is applicable as per the product specification.

The Inspection clause mentioned in the tender is only indicative, the actual inspection clause is applicable as per the product specification and drawing.

Make in India Preference Policy Please refer para 16.0 Part B of Southern Railway tender conditions uploaded in IREPS.

HSN CODE :Tenderers should mention the HSN CODE of the item and Rate of GST applicable. Firm's GST NO. and Firm's Banker details viz., Name & Address of the Bank Account No.., IFSC Code. and MICR No. in their E-Bid.

For inclusion in this tender, please mail your request to [email protected] with proof of successful performance and certificate.

Purchaser shall have the right to levy general damages on the supplier for failing to comply with the contractual conditions, not by way of penalty, an amount equal to 5% of the value of cancelled quantity.

Bidder shall confirm to the following declaration [Land Border condition] "I have read the clause regarding restrictions on procurement from a bidder of a country which shares a land border with India. I certify that this bidder is not from such a country or , if from such a country, has been registered with the Competent Authority. I hereby certify that this bidder, fulfills all requirements in this regard, and is eligible to be considered. (Where applicable, evidence of valid registration by the Competent Authority shall be attached.)' along with bid for compliance of Office Memorandum of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance dated 23.07.2020. If such certificate given by a bidder whose bid is accepted is found to be false, this would be a ground for immediate termination and further legal action in accordance with law. In case of non- submission of the above said certificate by a bidder, such bidder's bid is liable to be ignored."

Please enter the percentage of local content in the material being offered. Please enter 0 for fully imported items, and 100 for fully indigenous items. The definition and calculation of local content shall be in accordance with the Make in India policy as incorporated in the tender conditions.